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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In this subchapter:
(1) “Certification” means an authorization for the use of a mammography system.
(2) “Mammography” means the use of radiation to produce an image of the breast on film, paper, or digital display that may be used to detect the presence of pathological conditions of the breast.
(3) “Mammography system” includes the following:
(A) an x-ray unit used as a source of radiation in producing images of breast tissue;
(B) an imaging system used for the formation of a latent image of breast tissue;
(C) an imaging processing device for changing a latent image of breast tissue to a visual image that can be used for diagnostic purposes;
(D) a viewing device used for the visual evaluation of an image of breast tissue if the image is produced in interpreting visual data captured on an image receptor;
(E) a medical radiological technologist who performs a mammography; and
(F) a physician who engages in, and who meets the requirements provided by department rule relating to, the reading, evaluation, and interpretation of mammograms.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 401.421. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-401-421/
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